Several municipalities in Northeast Miami-Dade will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday with parades, picnics and patriotic displays.

Some of the events happening around town:

• Aventura: 10 a.m at the Aventura Government Center, 19200 West Country Club Dr.

The free event features participation from veterans groups, patriotic performances by the Aventura City of Excellence School chorus, a World War II display and a guest speaker from the United States Southern Command.

Event is free.

• Miami Beach: Veterans Day parade and picnic, 9 a.m. Beginning at 17th Street, the parade will move down Washington Avenue to 11th Street and then head west to Flamingo Park, where a ceremony and picnic will be held.

For information: Contact the office of Commissioner Jerry Libbin at 305-673-7106, or Christine Battles at 305-865-5733

• North Miami: 10 a.m. at North Miami Veterans Monument Griffing Park, 12220 Griffing Blvd. Free ceremony features a 21-gun salute, presentation of colors, musical entertainment and free refreshments.

• North Miami Beach: 10 a.m. at All Wars Memorial Park, 16500 NE 16th Ave. North Miami Beach is holding a special Veterans Day service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the All Wars Memorial Park, 16500 NE 16th Ave. Includes a 21-gun salute, presentation of colors, speeches by elected officials and live music by Saint Andrew's Bagpipe Band of Miami and the Artie Brown Orchestra.

At 11:11 a.m., presenters will read the names of more than 220 Navy and Marine personnel who were killed in the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. For information, call 305-948-2957.

• Surfside: 10 a.m. Veteran's Park, 8791 Collins Ave. Free event features a presentation of colors, local Boy and Girl Scout Troops and guest speakers. Call 305-866-3635 or www.townofsurfsidefl.gov.

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